Don’t Miss this Opportunity to

EXHIBIT AND SPONSOR

Market to Thousands of Counselors, Administrators and Educators

Nashville | July 25-29, 2026 | Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center

Why Exhibit

Showcase your solutions and connect with decision-makers at an event built to amplify your visibility and impact. Exhibiting at the Summit gives you direct access, valuable exposure, and opportunities that drive growth. Key benefits include:
  • Introduce new products
  • Reach new markets
  • Expand sales
  • Meet face-to-face with potential customers
  • Facilitate brand recognition
  • Reinforce and build loyalty with rich face-to-face engagement, dialogue, and community-building activities that help you win the hearts and minds of educators and professionals working with youth
  • Get one complimentary conference registration plus two exhibit-only registrations per table
  • Maximize exposure before the conference by having your company listed with logo and link to your company site on the conference website
  • Increase table traffic by having your company’s web address featured in the conference program.

Sponsorships

Position your organization in front of one of the most influential educator audiences in the nation. As a sponsor or exhibitor at the 2026 Innovative Schools Summit Nashville, you’ll have a powerful opportunity to present your solutions directly to counselors, school leaders, teachers, and other decision-makers who are actively seeking new ideas and trusted partners. If education professionals are your target market, this focused, high-impact event is an investment that delivers exceptional visibility and ROI. Multi-Summit sponsor discounts are available.

The Exhibit Halls Sell Out Fast . . . So Sign Up Today!

Exhibit Tables

6 ft. Table with Sign
$2,500 per Table
Includes LeadCapture

Additional Tables
$1,500 each

Additional Lead Capture
$250 each

VIP and Premiere Table Locations

Choose your VIP Table Location – $750

Premier Table Positioning Per Exhibitor Coordinator – $500

– Expanded Breaks Targeted to Increase Exhibit Traffic

– Company Listing and 50-Word Description in the Conference Program(s)

– Complimentary Conference Registration(s)

– Link on the Conference Website

– LeadCapture License Included

For assistance or more information, call Sam Stewart at 800-251-6805 or email Sam@AccuTrain.com.

Exhibitor Calendar

Saturday | July 25th

Exhibit Registration and Set up 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Sunday | July 26th

Exhibit Hours
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Monday | July 27th

Exhibit Hours
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday | July 28th

Exhibit Hours
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday | July 29th

Exhibit Hours (optional)
7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Exhibitor Move Out
2:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.

Education Conference -- At-Risk Students Conference

AT-RISK STUDENTS CONFERENCE

All Locations

At-Risk & Struggling Students Conference features experts in evidence-based programs who will share strategies you can use to prevent dropouts and to help students succeed. More than 1.2 million students in the United States and Canada drop out of high school each year – with the percentages heavily skewed toward males, low-income and minority students. Attend this conference to gain valuable insights and learn proven strategies for reaching those students who are most vulnerable. 

Teaching Conference -- Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference

INNOVATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES CONFERENCE

All Locations

The Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference features best practices from educators and other professionals working with youth. Some programs are research-tested, while others are promising, innovative approaches created by practicing professionals to help them better connect with students. School counselors and other educators will learn strategies to address challenges such as social media, self-injury, students who are wired differently, intra-racial conflicts, instilling ethics and discouraged students. 

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING FORUM

Nashville

This Social-Emotional Learning Forum conference focuses on research-based and classroom-originated interventions, lessons and curriculums to help students manage their emotions, achieve goals, express empathy for others, maintain positive relationships and make successful personal decisions.

Innovative_Schools_Leadership_Forum

INNOVATIVE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP FORUM

New York | Las Vegas | Nashville

The Innovative School Leadership Forum lets you hear from K-12 experts and network with fellow leaders to access successful strategies and practical tips for leading improvement in your school or district. This conference will help you understand evolving research and current best practices to transform learning environments, improve teacher retention and enhance student outcomes.

SCHOOL DISCIPLINE CONFERENCE

Nashville

If you’re looking to transform classroom management, you don’t want to miss the School Discipline Conference. Discover the latest innovations and research to improve behavior and academic performance.
TOP K-12 EDUCATION CONFERENCE

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Innovative Schools Summit Denali Sponsor

Denali Level – $7,000

  • 2 exhibit tables – VIP Location
  • Company logo linked to your website on more than 500,000 conference emails
  • Full-page B/W ad in all conference programs
  • 2 complimentary conference registrations
  • Online ad (250 x 250 pixels) on each of the conference websites with a link to your company website
  • Direct mail list of all summit attendees
  • Recognition at the general opening session
  • LeadCapture license is included
  • Recognition in the Summit app
  • Plenary App Sponsorship
Innovative Schools Summit Whitney Sponsor

Whitney Level – $5,500

  • 1 exhibit table – VIP Location
  • Company logo linked to your website on more than 300,000 conference emails
  • Half-page B/W ad in all conference programs
  • 1 complimentary summit registration
  • Online ad (250 x 250 pixels) on two conference websites with a link to your company website
  • Direct mail list of all attendees
  • Recognition at the general opening session
  • LeadCapture license is included
  • Recognition in the Summit app
  • Keynote App Sponsorship
Innovative Schools Summit Rainier Sponsor

Rainier Level – $4,500

  • 1 exhibit table – Premier Location
  • Company logo linked to your website on more than 100,000 conference emails
  • Quarter-page B/W ad in all conference programs
    1 complimentary conference registration
  • Online ad (250 x 250 pixels) on one conference website with a link to your company website
  • Link on one email campaign to more than 25,000 prospective attendees
  • Recognition at the general opening session
  • LeadCapture license is included
  • Recognition in the Summit app
Innovative Schools Summit Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Plenary Sponsorship $12,750 – Your company is acknowledged as the exclusive sponsor for one of the 4 plenary sessions at the Summit. Plenary sessions profile industry-leading speakers and are extremely well attended. (4 Available)
  • Leaders Lunch $11,750 – Your company will have the exclusive opportunity to network with school leaders/decision makers at this memorable, fun evening reception. (1 Available)
  • Lanyard Sponsorship $7,750 – Take advantage of this opportunity to put your company name around the neck of every single attendee. (1 Available)
  • App Sponsorship $750 – Have your company sponsor a Main stage session on the Summit app.
Innovative Schools Summit Marketing Opportunities

Marketing Opportunities

Print Ads:
  • Full page: $500
  • Half page: $350
  • Quarter page: $200
  • Online Ad: (250 x 250 pixels) $400

Don't Miss this Opportunity to Market, Sponsor and Exhibit!

2026 APPLICATION & CONTRACT FOR SPONSORSHIP AND/OR EXHIBIT SPACE

In accordance with the terms of the contract, the organization below contracts for sponsorship and/or exhibit space and services offered by AccuTrain for the 2026 Innovative Schools Summit in Nashville. This application will become a contract when countersigned by the AccuTrain Exhibit Coordinator. (Application must be received 30 days prior to the event to be listed in the onsite materials.) Contracted exhibit space includes one 6 ft. table, 2 chairs and 1 complimentary conference registration.

Please email exhibitor description, ads and logo artwork. Specifications are as follows:

Print Ads: PDF or JPG files – High resolution (300 dpi at 100% scale)
Full page ad size: 7.5 x 10 inches | Half Page ad size: 7.5 x 4.5 inches | Quarter Page ad size: 3.5 x 4 inches

Online Ads: JPG or PNG files – 250px x 250px

Exhibitor Descriptions: Word or any type of text file: 50 word limit

Terms and Conditions


Liability – The exhibitor agrees to make no claim, for any reason whatsoever, against AccuTrain, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center or any other contractors for loss, theft, damage or destruction of goods, or any injury to self or employees. Nor will claim be made for any damage of any nature or character, including damage by reason of failure to provide space for the exhibit, or for removal of the exhibit or for failure to hold the conference as scheduled. The exhibitor understands that neither AccuTrain nor Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center maintain insurance covering the exhibitor’s property and it is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor to obtain such insurance.

Unoccupied Space –
Should any rented exhibitor space remain unoccupied on the opening day or should any space be forfeited due to failure to make payment, AccuTrain reserves the right to rent that space to any other exhibitor or to use that space for such purposes as it may see fit without any liability on its part. This clause shall not affect the obligation of the exhibitor to pay the full amount specified in the space rental agreement should AccuTrain not resell the space.

Acceptability of Exhibits
– Alterations to the exhibit space, such as bringing in additional tables, requires prior approval of the Conference Coordinator or the Exhibit Coordinator. AccuTrain reserves the right not to sell exhibit space to any company it deems objectionable or at cross purposes to the company’s mission. Additionally, AccuTrain reserves the right to require exhibitors to remove promotional materials that are deemed objectionable.

Damage to Property – Exhibitors are liable for any damage caused to building floors, walls, columns or tables or to any other property of Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. Exhibitors may not apply paint, lacquer, adhesive or any other coating to building columns, floors, walls or tables.

Fire, Safety and Health
– The exhibitor agrees to accept full responsibility for compliance with local, city and state fire, safety and health ordinances 
regarding installation and operation of equipment. Necessary fire precautions will be the responsibility of the exhibitor.

Shipping, Internet & Electrical – Shipping of small boxes is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor and should be handled directly through the hotel or UPS. All appropriate instructions and forms will be emailed by the Exhibit Coordinator no later than one month before the event. Electricity and Internet connectivity will be handled by the hotel. If you are shipping pallets, please contact Sam Stewart at 800-251-6805 for instructions.

Cancellations – In the event written notification of intent to cancel is received by the Exhibits Coordinator 30 days prior to the event, a voucher to exhibit at another Summit will be given and will be good for up to 3 years. No refunds will be granted! (Exceptions may be made for death or a government ordered lockdown.) All storage and handling charges due to failure to remove exhibit materials from the display or storage area at the conclusion of the move-out period shall be the responsibility of the exhibitor. If move-in and move-out are not conducted during scheduled time, a fee may be assessed.

Sponsorship and/or Exhibitor Agreement
– Tables are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. No applications will be accepted without payment. Processing of your 
payment does not constitute acceptance into the show nor guarantee space availability. Notwithstanding anything else in this agreement, if the exhibitor is not accepted or space is not available, then the exhibitor’s payment will be promptly refunded by AccuTrain. 

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LOCATIONS

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SAN ANTONIO

DECEMBER 3-6, 2025

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NEW YORK

FEBRUARY 25-28, 2026

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ORLANDO

MARCH 12-15, 2026

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LAS VEGAS

JULY 6-10, 2026

NASHVILLE

JULY 25-29, 2026

Thank you!
Your Innovative Schools Summit application has been received.

Our representative will be in touch soon about contract approval and payment information.

For more information or assistance please contact Sam Stewart at Sam@AccuTrain.com or call 800-251-6805.